Events

NOWO will be at the West Bloomfield Parks and Recreation, come out with the family for a fun filled day!

Volunteers needed to work NOWO display: Contact [email protected] if you can help

Bees Butterflies & Blooms: Pollinator FestivalAugust 24 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm FREE

Marshbank Park

2805 Hiller Rd

West Bloomfield Township, MI 48324 United States + Google Map

Buzz and flutter about Marshbank Park to learn about the importance of our pollinators and what you can do to help these critters that are so important to our earth.

Numerous hands-on activity stations will include:

Monarch tagging with butterfly releaseBeeswax craftSweep netting to look for our native pollinatorsInteractive talks with Bees in the D (bring a blanket to sit on)10:15-10:40 am Life of a Honey Bee: Become a member of a honey bee hive and learn the different responsibilities and roles of a honey bee’s short life.10:45-11:15 am Bring Back the Pollinator presented by a Xerces Society ambassador with trivia and a superpower activity workbook book for kids who attend.11:30 am-12:00 pm Monarchs Marvelous Migration: In this presentation you will learn all about the monarch's journey to Mexico from Bees in the D who have traveled to Mexico recently to see this natural phenomenon. Bees in the D will have local honey available for purchase (while supplies last).North Oakland Wild Ones – Seedling giveaway and live caterpillar displaysPlants for Ecology – a native plant grower

This is a free event and no registration is required.